Honor Groups

I strongly encourage students to audition for the CA All-State honor groups. It is an exceptional experience for student musicians.

CBDA ALL-STATE HONOR BAND

There are levels of All-State bands: 1) All State Honor Wind Symphony 2) All State Honor Symphonic Band 3) All State Honor Concert Band in addition to the All State Jazz Band. Audition materials for these ensembles are posted on the CBDA (California Band Directors Association) website. All auditions must be coordinated with Mr. Bryant at the beginning of the school year. Deadline for all materials is December 1st.
Website: www.cbda.org/index.php/auditions

Past Members from AHS

Ceylan Yagmur, clarinet (2 years)

Mollie Budiansky, clarinet

Jamie Bastian, bass trombone

Cam Daly, trombone

Siobhan Bauer, baritone saxophone

Katie Dunkle, french horn (2 years)

CODA ALL-STATE HONOR ORCHESTRA
There are two orchestras to audition for, and it can be somewhat confusing. One happens in December with tapes due in October. This is a great experience for any student. However, the real all-state orchestra meets in February alongside the all state band. Audition CD is due December 1st. Students are required to perform scales and 3-4 orchestral excerpts.
Website: http://codaorchestras.org/

Past Members from AHS

Leon Chou, violin (2 years)

Alfred Yoon, viola

CAJ ALL-STATE HONOR JAZZ BAND

This group performs at the annual CASMEC (All-State) Convention. It is made up of the finest players from across our state, and is led by outstanding, nationally recognized jazz musicians.